We’re so blessed having the people who talk and write about rugby. Here’s a sample of their offerings. Take your pick of your favourites. There’s a hint of self-criticism here.
She turns on the afterburners
She puts her foot on the pedal
If we get our processes right
Too easy!
You must paint the right picture for the referee
From coast to coast
Is that the greatest try you’ve ever seen?
Ad break: “Here is your handiest welding tool…”
She knows where the try-line is
She scores tries for fun
Give her an inch, and…
What a hit!
What a shot!
Both sides of the ball
D’ye know what?
Definitely Hundred %
We’ve only been professional for…
All avenues are open
Helen Nelson says: ‘Thank you very much”
Lleucu George says: ‘Thank you very much”
Everything you need to know about… (and no more)
Three players to watch (don’t bother about the rest)
Your weekend is sorted
Five things we learned about England’s loss
Ten things we learned about Wales’ win
Here are the twelve greatest tries ever in rugby history
Guess the score! (Pick any one of these: 30-0, 50-0, 70-0)
Hottest ticket
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Rotation
Choose your English/French/Irish/Italian/Scottish/Welsh side for tomorrow’s game Stakes soar
You do NOT want to miss this
Have you ever seen such power?
“I called tackle!” – ¿Qué?
She went viral
Green shoots
Other crisps/fireworks/balloons are available
We’ll take a few learnings from that
“My man of the match is Alex Matthews”
Her handling has been impeccable today
Commentator’s curse
She’s kicked four out of four thus far
Commentator’s curse
She’s hit her jumper every time
Commentator’s curse
Legend
Superstar
Powerhouse
Abby Dow, take a… er…um…:
Try of the round
Try of the tournament
Try of the season
Try of the year
Try of the decade
On the latest initiative:
What manager W said: “It’s brilliant…”
What head coach X said: “It’s awesome…”
What captain Y said: “It’s the greatest…”
What interim head of development Z said: “It’s like…”
By mutual consent
Has stepped away
Has stepped down
The decision to not issue a new contract to…
Podland:
The world’s greatest rugby pod
The longest running rugby podcast on earth
The number 1 Rugby Podcast in the UK
The most listened to Rugby podcast in the world
The world’s only platform for authentic sports commentary sheets
And at greater length:
“The world game may have turned professional in 1995 but 2025 will be the moment we remember Welsh rugby completed this transformation, into a fully functional, fit-for-purpose, professional organisation.” – Abi Tierney, CE of the Welsh Union
World Rugby extract: “As part of this partnership, KETTLE® Chips will roll out an exciting series of activations throughout the tournament, including limited-edition packaging, immersive matchday experiences, and initiatives designed to introduce more families and new fans to the game. Their support will also extend beyond the competition itself, amplifying the role of grassroots rugby and highlighting the profound impact the sport has on building confidence, fostering friendships, and strengthening communities for women and girls everywhere.“
– I couldn’t have put it better myself. Now for a packet of unsalted.
* I like this American offering a lot. To the ignorant, ‘rep’ could mean: repair, repel, replace, replenish, replicate, report, reposition, or even represent.
